The Mpumalanga Department of Education is refuting allegations wastage and irregular procurement following an article published by City Press and News24 regarding the procurement of laptops and tablets for learners. The department states that in 2022, it procured 64 000 tablets for Grade 12 learners under a three-year contract valued…
MBOMBELA – With the adverse weather conditions, some schools have had to suspend classes on the first academic day. Some of the schools affected by heavy rains resulting in flooding include Keledi Secondary School (Casteel Circuit) and Masana Senior Secondary School in Bushbuckridge, among others. The Mpumalanga Department of Education…
The Mpumalanga Department Of Education has warned all schools against withholding report cards. This reminder follows the provisions of Section 29(12) of the National Protocol on Assessment (Grades R–12), which clearly states that both public and independent schools are prohibited from withholding a learner’s report card for any reason. A…
MBOMBELA – The Mpumalanga Department of Education has extended its warmest congratulations to Thulani Sibiya, former Deputy Principal of Sophungane Combined School in the Nkomazi Local Municipality, on winning the 2025 National Best Teacher award. The prestigious honour was presented by the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube on October…
School admission applications for the 2026 academic year is officially opened. The admission window will run from May 2 to August 21, 2025. The department explains that schools need timely admissions to properly plan for essential resources including LTSM, staff, and classroom infrastructure. “We call upon all parents and guardians…
WHITE RIVER- The National Association of School Governing Bodies (NASGB) has urged the different educational associations to engage in collaborative efforts to enhance the quality of basic education in schools. The association made the call during the provincial education department’s Strategic Planning Workshop held at Premier Hotel The Winkler on…
NKOMAZI – The Silindokuhle Special School in Mangweni village is allegedly facing severe challenges that pose a significant risk to the health, safety, and education of its learners. As a result, parents are sounding the alarm over the school’s deteriorating condition. The school, which caters to children with special needs,…
A learner was stabbed to death by another learner at Thomas Nhlabathi Secondary School in Embalenhle, Secunda, yesterday. According to the preliminary report from the school, the learner succumbed to his injuries sustained after he was stabbed by a fellow learner within the school premises. The details of what led…
A fire broke at Peter Mokaba Primary School in the early hours of this morning. The Mpumalanga Department of Education was alerted and officials were sent to the scene to assess the extent of the damage and provide recommendations on the necessary steps moving forward. Gerald Sambo from the department…
A security guard was beaten to death on Sunday morning when suspects broke into Malekutu Primary School. 58 year-old Elliot Mndlovu’s body was discovered in the early hours. According to a report from the school, the room where Mndlovu spent his time in between his patrols was forcefully opened. “Hi-Tech…